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December 29, 2017

Cahn Holiday Party



Two weeks ago Andrew and I threw our annual Christmas party at the house. I have to say - this was the best year yet! My mom flew in to help me bake mini pies and set up. We had a food truck, piano player, an artist that did everyone's portraits, and our photobooth of course! Everyone had such a great time - especially us. I am already starting to think about next year.

Electric Human



My friend Amanda started a new business called Electric Human. She has created the most beautiful gift boxes filled with energy, purpose, and intention. A few weeks ago she launched and I helped her at Unique LA's pop up. We had such a great time and I'm so proud of everything she has done. She really has created something truly special.


Rufer Christmas Party 2017









A few weeks ago we flew up to Sacramento for my parents annual Christmas party. Clearly the color theme this year was red and black. I ended up wearing a dress that Ali rented from Rent the Runway because I didn't LOVE my red dress. Next year I'm not waiting until the last minute to find a dress!

November 30, 2017

Here Comes Santa Claus




I know it's not even December 1st.....but I couldn't help myself. For some reason I'm even more excited about Christmas than ever. 

November 27, 2017

Kids Update




 OLIVE UPDATE

- Is obsessed with these glasses we got at Claire's. She pretty much wears them every day. They look adorable on her.
- In the first grade (still can't quite believe it).
- Still has only lost 8 teeth and no cavities - I think she definitely takes after daddy.
- Taking piano lessons and I think she loves it. Her teacher is great, so that helps!
- Current favorite TV show is Liv and Maddie.
- Breakfast of choice is rice krispies with bananas.
- Her best friends are Abby, Harper, Lili, and her cousin Emma.
- Loves to play Legos with Buster. Her teacher also has the class build lego designs every friday.
- Has rediscovered her love of Barbie dolls.
- Barely wears dresses anymore. It kills me a little bit inside.

BUSTER UPDATE

- Loves to play legos with Olive. It sometimes ends in tears - but at least they can play nicely for a little bit.
- Can build very intricate tracks for his trains.
- Stubborn. He and I go head to head and it sometimes doesn't end well. For either of us.
- His teeth are starting to come down a little in the front. Sadly, he has a baby cavity in the back. He lets me floss it every night. If I forget - he ALWAYS reminds me.
- Breakfast of choice is a waffle and a chocolate donut.
- Has a hard time cleaning up after himself at home. It's gotten so bad I've had to bribe him with money. I wish I was kidding.
- Current favorite TV show is Blaze.
- Almost wears the same size shoe as Olive. I swear he's getting waaaaaay too big. He's definitely not my little baby anymore.
- Comes into our room every morning around 4am and asks if he can crawl into bed with us. It's pretty much the cutest thing ever. I never say no.
- Is the healthiest out of all of us. We all get hit with sickness and he usually gets it the mildest...if at all! 


November 26, 2017

Bye Bye Tonsils



Last Monday Olive had her tonsils and adenoids removed. Thankfully she had one of the best pediatric ENT's in Los Angeles so everything went smoothly. The scariest part was her waking up from the anesthesia. For the last couple of days she's been a trooper. Her throat really hurts, but that is to be expected. I'm hoping in the next couple of days she'll be back to eating all of her favorite things. Surprisingly - she's over ice cream!!!


November 21, 2017

Walkathon 2017



For the last two years Olive has raised the most money at her schools walkathon. I'm hoping this year will be no different. It seems she raised over $1700! Thank you to all of our family members and friends who pledged. 

November 15, 2017

Halloween - Party



Before Halloween we had a big party at a friends house. Sadly, Olive was super sick and couldn't make it. Hence, we were down a Rydell High cheerleader and a Danny Zuko. Buster and I ended up  going anyway and he won the boys costume contest!! He was pretty cute as a T-Bird. In case you didn't know - I was dressed up as Stephanie Zenoni from Grease 2. Man....I LOVE that movie.


November 12, 2017

Happy Halloween



Halloween at Olive's school
(she was Dizzy from the Descendants)

November 2, 2017

Halloween, 2017







For the past few years we go back to Brentwood Glenn for Halloween. This year we decided to stay local. As you can see we went as GREASE. And yes the kids have cigarettes (they are candy I swear) in the bottom picture.   Olive's favorite thing to say these days is "Tell me about it......STUD"- with a hair flip included. It's pretty much the cutest thing ever. 

Olive - School Pic


School Pic - 2017


October 24, 2017

Happy Birthday Olive





I can hardly believe that Olive is 7 years old. This year we had her party at Lucky Strike Bowling Alley. Can you believe how fast the time has gone? I certainly can't. She's sooooo grown up.

(all pictures taken on my iPhone)

October 19, 2017

Food on Foot



A few weekends ago Olive and I volunteered at Food on Foot with Harpers family. I had been wanting to give back somehow and this seemed the perfect chance. This non profit, non government funded organization helps the poor and homeless by providing meals, clothing, work opportunities, and ultimately full time work that helps get people off the street. If you are looking for a charity to donate to - this is the one. The best part was that we actually got to talk to people and hear their stories. It was truly inspiring.